But whisky making, by illicit methods, can date all the way back to the 1800s.

Now the tourism boost is something locals and VisitScotland are looking forward to.

Chris Taylor, VisitScotland regional partnership director, told STV: “The opening of the new Isle of Raasay Distillery is an exciting addition to the tourism offering in the Highlands, particularly with the development of a visitor centre and the promise of such fabulous views from the distillery itself.

“Whisky is so embedded in the traditions of this country so is seems very fitting that the new distillery is opening during Scotland’s Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology.”